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2023 Best Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in Minnesota

11 Schools Ranked
$9,639 Avg Tuition & Fees*

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which computer science program is right for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools and bootcamp that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Computer Science Degree Search has developed this Best Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in Minnesota ranking. Our analysis looked at 11 schools in Minnesota to see which basic certificate programs offered the best educational experiences for computer science students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.

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Top Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in Minnesota

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#1

North Hennepin Community College

Brooklyn Park, Minnesota
$4,882 Average Tuition & Fees

Our analysis found North Hennepin Community College to be the best school for computer science students who want to pursue a basic certificate in Minnesota.

The average tuition and fees at North Hennepin Community College is $4,882. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid.

North Hennepin Community College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 86% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#2

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Minneapolis, Minnesota
$15,254 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in Minnesota list.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UMN Twin Cities is $15,254. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $33,818.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at UMN Twin Cities. During the 2019-2020 year, about 91% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#3

Dunwoody College of Technology

Minneapolis, Minnesota
$23,863 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Dunwoody College of Technology. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in Minnesota list.

If you want to attend Dunwoody College of Technology, expect to pay an average of $23,863 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Dunwoody College of Technology. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 92% took at least some of their classes online.

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$9,146 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 11 schools in Minnesota that were part of this year’s ranking, Minnesota State University - Mankato landed the # 4 spot on the list.

Full-time students from Minnesota pay an average of $9,146 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Minnesota State Mankato. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $18,200.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Minnesota State Mankato. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 47% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#5

Normandale Community College

Bloomington, Minnesota
$5,789 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Normandale Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in Minnesota list.

If you want to attend Normandale Community College, expect to pay an average of $5,789 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid.

One thing to take note of is that Normandale Community College does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 92% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#6

Dakota County Technical College

Rosemount, Minnesota
$6,208 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #6, Dakota County Technical College did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer science students working on their basic certificate.

DCTC does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $6,208. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid.

Some students may be able to take online classes at DCTC. During the 2019-2020 year, about 80% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#7

Capella University

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Capella University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in Minnesota ranking.

Capella University is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.

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$5,906 Average Tuition & Fees

Minneapolis Community and Technical College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in Minnesota list.

If you want to attend Minneapolis Community and Technical College, expect to pay an average of $5,906 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Minneapolis Community and Technical College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 47% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#9

Rasmussen University - Minnesota

St. Cloud, Minnesota
$13,558 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #9, Rasmussen University - Minnesota did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer science students working on their basic certificate.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $13,558 to cover tuition and fees at Rasmussen University - Minnesota. The school does not offer an in-state discount.

Online courses are available at Rasmussen University - Minnesota, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 99% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#10

Hennepin Technical College

Brooklyn Park, Minnesota
$5,741 Average Tuition & Fees

Hennepin Technical College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in Minnesota ranking.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $5,741 to cover tuition and fees at Hennepin Technical College. The school does not offer an in-state discount.

Hennepin Technical College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 64% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#11

Saint Paul College

Saint Paul, Minnesota
$6,041 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #11, Saint Paul College did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer science students working on their basic certificate.

Saint Paul College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $6,041. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Saint Paul College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 75% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 11 schools only.

References

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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